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Baricitinib tablet safe or not for ra

2022-07-01 15:21:12
My sister is having rheumatoid Arthritis . Recently after having knee aspiration done, she got her knee swelling back again within a month in one knee. Doctor has changed medication and given baricitinib 4 mg tablet once a day for 3 weeks. Is it safe to take this medicine? I saw a lot of severe side effects written about it
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Yes it is safe if taken under the supervision of a qualified Rheumatologist.

Answered2022-07-02 13:26:46

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